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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164.47, 226.98 and 122.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164.47, 226.98 and 122.95 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164.47 : 226.98 = 122.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164.47/226.98 = 122.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164.47x = 226.98 × 122.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164.47x = 27,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,907.50/164.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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